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BMW 3-Series Other Problems and Repair Histories

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr   25 3-Series 4drs, 2.6 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 2600 miles

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2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr   21 3-Series 4drs, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 4600 miles

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2011 BMW 3-Series / M3 133 3-Series / M3s, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 16100 miles

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2010 BMW 3-Series / M3 48 3-Series / M3s, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 27800 miles

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2009 BMW 328 56 328s, 8.4 months of data per 328, average 31800 miles

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2009 BMW 335 30 335s, 8.4 months of data per 335, average 33100 miles

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2009 BMW M3   16 M3s, 9.9 months of data per M3, average 27600 miles

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2008 BMW M3 35 M3s, 9.7 months of data per M3, average 28600 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.67
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2008 BMW 335 54 335s, 9.3 months of data per 335, average 45200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.74
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2008 BMW 328 40 328s, 10.2 months of data per 328, average 48800 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.30
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2007 BMW 335 60 335s, 9.7 months of data per 335, average 52600 miles

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2007 BMW 328 62 328s, 9.3 months of data per 328, average 58900 miles

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2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr 105 3-Series 4drs, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 78200 miles

First year for the E90 4-door.57
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr   21 3-Series 2drs, 8.7 months of data per 3-Series 2dr, average 60900 miles

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2005 BMW 3-Series 39 3-Series, 8.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 82200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.58
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2005 BMW M3   15 M3s, 9.3 months of data per M3, average 63000 miles

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2004 BMW 3-Series 50 3-Series, 9.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 93400 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.81
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2004 BMW M3   20 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73200 miles

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2003 BMW 3-Series 41 3-Series, 8.9 months of data per 3-Series, average 99400 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.122
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2003 BMW M3   15 M3s, 7.8 months of data per M3, average 82100 miles

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2002 BMW M3   12 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 90300 miles

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2002 BMW 3-Series 43 3-Series, 8.3 months of data per 3-Series, average 105600 miles

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2001 BMW 3-Series 48 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 122500 miles

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2000 BMW 3-Series 28 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 142600 miles

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1999 BMW 3-Series - E46   14 3-Series - E46s, 9.9 months of data per 3-Series - E46, average 154300 miles

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1998 BMW 3-Series / M3   23 3-Series / M3s, 8.4 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 126800 miles

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1995 BMW 3-Series / M3   13 3-Series / M3s, 5.5 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 142700 miles

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2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 15000 0 Stop pad with ejector for fuel filler not working properly. 
Mar 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 10000   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 18000 0 Fixed lumbar, plus recall notice addressed. 

 

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 14300 0 Trunk wouldn't close. Not sure what repair work (if any) was done but the trunk closes now. 
Mar 2013 19000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 5000 0 Windshield washer fluid froze in tank and would not dispense fluid onto windshield. The fluid level was low and the temperature dipped about 20 degrees overnight. Dealer added some antifreeze and I was good to go. 
Jun 2012 30000 0 Rear window rubber trim came loose, this time on the opposite side. Dealer put it back together, and hopefully it stays put like the other side. All else is good, the car doesn't feel like it has even aged a bit after 2 years 30,000 miles. 
Mar 2013 44000 0 Tire pressure system was inactive. Dealer fixed it. 

 

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 0 Headlights not aligned properly from factory. 
Mar 2013 9000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2012 22000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 29500 0 The passenger side fog light has been loose since I purchased the car CPO 3/12. No signs of getting hit. They glued the light back to the body. True fix will require a new front bumper to anchor the fog light. I opted for glue. 
Mar 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 3000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 43000 0 Headlight washer nozzle leaking washer fluid. 
Oct 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 12000 0 Replaced alternator 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 19000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 19500 0 Rt front door, hinge seal replaced 
Jan 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 7000 0 windshield washer fluid leak. replaced right front headlight washer assembly. 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 0 Rollover bar deployment system fault--warning went off as I drove off the lot. Eventually the entire mechanism was changed and problem solved. 
Dec 2012 17000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 4000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 7000 0 Backed car in parking spot, came out to start & move, but there were numerous warning lights/caution notices on idrive...would not go into gear. 45 min later, it worked but said service. Dealer looked at it & said there were no codes/issues 
Mar 2013 24000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 3000 0 Map light rattled over rough surfaces and when you would tap it. Plastic clip broken inside rolling around (factory defect). Parts ordered, replaced - took 1.5 days to "re-program" car after light assembly installed. 
May 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 620 0 License plates brackets vibrates annoyingly. 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 1000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 2000 0 Leak at convertible roof seal where roof meets a-pillar/windshield frame. Leaks presented themselves on both driver and passenger side. 
Nov 2008 2000 0 Unresolved water leaks at A-pillar/Windshield frame junction with Convertible roof. Water drip trails occure on both driver and passenger windows. 
Dec 2008 2000 0 Continuing unresolved water leak where convertible roof meets A-Pillar/Windshield frame. 
Jan 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 8000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 26000 0 Replaced Driver-side seatbelt assembly. It was so sensitive that it would lock when pulling the belt out. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 26000 0 Brake light housing faulty.  
Nov 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 0   First odometer entry
May 2007 8000 0 replaced passenger-side dash cupholder, which was broken when a passenger's knee bumped it. These cupholders are the typical afterthoughts offered by German carmakers, who don't think people should be drinking or eating in their cars (I happen to agree) 
Sep 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 0   First odometer entry
May 2007 1000 0 Had "Service engine soon" light come on. Stopped by Schuck's to have it scanned, turned out to be a loose gas cap warning 
Oct 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2007 3000 0 Driver's side hood latch not closing properly. Driver's seat latch catching when lifting seat forward to allow rear passenger to enter or exit. 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 5000 0 Bubbles appeared in the windshield. Bubbles determined to be in safety glass laminate (appear to be in between the panes of glass) and the windshield has to be replaced. Part on order. 
Jul 2007 6000 0 Windshield replaced under warranty because bubbles formed in the laminate. 
Mar 2008 10000 0 Brake force bulb and housing replaced. 
Mar 2009 20000 0 Headlights vibrating when hitting bumps on highway, additional support brackets installed per SIB.  
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 BMW 3-Series 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2007 3000 0 The door check was loose, making a sound when door opened. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2006 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 7000 0 Steering column lock sensor faulty causing intermittant inability to start 
Mar 2013 41000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 3000   First odometer entry
Jan 2007 3000 0 The driver-side wiper flew off the car when I switched on the wipers. The dealer replaced it at no charge to me. 
Mar 2013 48000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2006 8000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 18000 0 cup holder was stuck and repaired. 
Feb 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 30000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 38000 0 Headlight washer hose leaked. 
Jun 2012 87000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2008 25000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 45000 0 Fuel door locking pin was not engaging. Tech reset seal on the locking pin. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 35000   First odometer entry
May 2008 36000 0 Routine oil change and rattling noise at idle in drive. 
Mar 2013 80000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 33000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 35000 0 BMW has an auto-dimming rear view mirror and a common problem with them is they leak the auto-dimming fluid inside. The fluid is highly toxic and caustic so if it drips on the interior it will damage it. Mine was starting to go bad, the left side no ... 
Sep 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 34000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 41000 0 Driver's mirror 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 BMW 3-Series

Engine not specified

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 75000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 78000 30 Broken sunroof 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2008 31000   First odometer entry
May 2008 32000 0 Left exterior mirror would not return to memory position 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 49000   First odometer entry
Dec 201   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible

235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 22000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 25000 0 Inside rear view mirror no longer dimmed at night. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 BMW 3-Series 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 34000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 35000 0 Replaced wood gear shift knob and wood trim on passenger door panel. All of this was covered under the warranty. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003.5 BMW 3-Series

Engine not specified

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 81000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 83000 0 Check engine light went on, problem was corrected just by resetting the light. No real problem with car. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 31000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 58000 1 Window regulator malfunction. Repaired broken plastic clip by replacing with cable tie to reinforce clipped area. 
Apr 2010 82000 25 Windshield washer fluid leak through pump motor gasket. 
Mar 2013 107000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003.5 BMW 3-Series 2-door

Engine not specified

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 51000   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 53000 0 Replaced entire sunroof mechanism under goodwill. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 52000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 77000 177 Catch in door lock broke 
Mar 2013 103000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 32240   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 40920 2660 Roof side gutter leaking. BMW make substandard cars. Be warned, do NOT buy. 
Mar 2013 48980   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 70000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 102000 0 Passenger seat would not lock into position. Removed the seat and reinstalled and it now functions properly. 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 92380   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 97340 0 Glove box lock stuck, but could be opened with key. 
Mar 2013 110980   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 89000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 106000 75 Windshield fluid pump leaked -- replaced. 
Mar 2011 143000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 120000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 125000 102 Clip attaching window to window regulator broke leading to a cracking noise when using driver window. It was a $2 part but $100 in labor. Kinda sickening but that's the price you pay to drive a BMW.  
Jan 2011 133000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 88000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 89000 1500 subframe cracked and bmw would not repair because crack was to small, had turner motor sport repair and strenghten subframe 
Apr 2013 107000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 41000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 45300 350 Replace worn door mechanism on driver's side.  
Jun 2012 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 54000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 65000 1200 Lubricated sticking sunroof. 
Apr 2011 79300 3995 Driver side external mirror replaced after becoming discolored/oxidized, hard to see through. 
Aug 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 98000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 104000 15 Cracked rubber intake boot letting unmetered air into engine causing check engine light. Replaced lower intake boot, cleared code. 
Mar 2013 200000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

BMW in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 62000   First odometer entry
Jan 2007 65000 1500 DMTL Pump was faulty (fixed connection). They replaced the Thermostat. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 64000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 68000 178 Defective (leaking) windshield washer fluid pump. Reservoir also found to be cracked. Both were replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 92000   First odometer entry
May 2008 120000 400 Rear differential bushing replaced. 
Mar 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 152000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 180000 40 Noticed windshield washer fluid puddle and found weep hole on windshield washer pump leaking, replaced pump. 
Dec 2012 227000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 125000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 126000 50 Replaced leaking windshield washer pump. 

 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 75640   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 78120 340 Window lifter replaced. Plastic parts broken. Part replaced using guide posted by someone on internet.  
Feb 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 125860   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 126480 1908 Repair: e46 rear subframe cracks repaired ($1,656) & rear subframe reinforcement kit installed ($252). 
Mar 2013 133300   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 222000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 224000 1317 Needed my fluids changed, transmission, differential, brakes bleed, coolant flushed and my expansion tank replaced. My radiator was cracked and additionally needed to be replaced along with my expansion tank. 
Mar 2010 312000 547 Passenger seatbelt tensioner replaced. 
Apr 2013 347000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 174000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 183000 200 SubFrame Replaced due to Design Defect 
Jun 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 BMW 3-Series 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 55000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 68000 40 Worm gear in passenger seat (enables recline function) broke, so it was replaced 
Mar 2013 93000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 36000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 49000 130 replaced gas springs in convertible deck lid. 
Oct 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1998 BMW 3-Series

Engine not specified

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 297000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 303000 30 gas pedal hinge broke. 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1998 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 99200   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 105400 1000 Windshield wiper-linkage replacement. 
Sep 2012 131440   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 80000   First odometer entry
May 2012 95000 378 Replaced cruise control throttle cable 

 

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1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 178000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 180000 13 Window regulator off track repaired and lubricated it myself. Passenger door outside door handle not working. Lubricated it and latch and now works properly. Cost about $5 for lubricants. 
Jan 2013 220000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1997 BMW 3-Series

Engine not specified

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 159000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 170000 20 Driver side window misaligned. Needed to realign the track and reattach modulator. 
Apr 2012 176000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 185380   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 186620 180 replace the drivers side seat belt retainer for the second time 

 

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1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 73000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 73000 400 Cowl gasket was cracking; preventively replaced to avoid water damage to engine computer 

 

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1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 241800   First odometer entry
May 2012 247060 0 Hood release latch corroded and sticking. Parts disassembled and cleaned before reinstalling. Not bad considering the mileage! 
Jun 2012 247380   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1995 BMW 3-Series 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

BMW 3-Series in Maine, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 150000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 152000 0 The front shields that enclose the engine bay and front bumper with duct work finally disintegrated and were due to be replaced. The estimated repair was $356.00 for parts and 2.0 hrs flat rate ($80/hr) at the local BMW specialist place (not the dealer). The driver's seat back broke and the car was unsafe. Hard to judge the repair price as the shop simply scratched their heads. It would require sourcing a 1995 M3 seat from a wreck with buffalo leather interior, rare as hen's teeth from what BMW told them. 

 

BMW 3-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 130000   First odometer entry
May 2012 146000 0 Windows stall going up, lubricated regulators. Problem remains, probably window motors. 
Jul 2012 146000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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BMW in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 49000   First odometer entry
Jan 2007 50000 800 Had them check cooling system , bad water pump and theromstat both were replaced and covered by original warranty. Other things done were routine, all fluids were flushed. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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